Kingston man faces drug charge in town of Ulster

TOWN OF ULSTER >> A Kingston man who obstructed traffic by riding his bicycle in the middle of state Route 32 was charged with two violations, including a drug charge, the Ulster County Sheriff’s office said Wednesday.

Bryan Augustine, 27, of 68 Elizabeth St., Kingston, was charged with disorderly conduct for obstructing traffic and unlawful possession of marijuana, according to a news release.

At about 8:45 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to a report of a bicyclist lying on the side of the road, possibly having been hit by a vehicle on Route 32, the Sheriff’s Office said. Upon arrival, deputies found Augustine up and riding his bike in the middle of Route 32 and obstructing traffic.

Deputies said Augustine, who had not been struck by a vehicle, had drug paraphernalia containing marijuana in his possession.